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Saija Hollmén istumassa lattialla risti-istunnassa värikkäiden afrikkalaisten kankaiden päällä.

Research & Art Published: 2.12.2020

Doctoral thesis: Humanitarian architecture creates security and protection in the midst of poverty and crises

When global crises drive people out of their homes, multidisciplinary cooperation can help make something out of very little.

Harmaahiuksinen vanhempi mies puvuntakki ja kravatti yllään katsoo tummilla silmillään suoraan kameraan, taustalla näkyy valokuvaseinä.

Research & Art, University Published: 16.12.2020

Francis Ford Coppola: ‘I am a student of cinema’

Aalto University students discussed about cinema with the legendary film director, producer Francis Ford Coppola in Helsinki.

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A detail of an exhibition on quantum technology at Aalto University, photo by Mikko Raskinen

Cooperation, Research & Art Published: 16.12.2020

The Academy of Finland decided on roadmap for research infrastructures

Aalto University is involved in ten research infrastructures selected for the national roadmap for 2021–2024, which support the university's seven research areas.

Research & Art, University Published: 16.12.2020

Francis Ford Coppola: ‘I am a student of cinema’

Aalto University students discussed about cinema with the legendary film director, producer Francis Ford Coppola in Helsinki.

MAGICS-infrastruktuuri mahdollistaa virtuaalitodellisuuden hyödyntämisen muun muassa taiteellisissa esityksissä. Kuva: Aalto Studios.

Press releases Published: 15.12.2020

New technology makes telepresence seem almost authentic

Aalto University, the University of the Arts Helsinki, and Tampere University are collaborating to develop a virtual meeting which looks and feels as if all participants were sharing the same space. In addition to the senses of sight and hearing, a feeling of authenticity can also be created through touch and smell.

Cooperation Published: 15.12.2020

Three perspectives to service design: students researched the municipality of Sipoo’s employment services

Three Master's students from the School of Science, School of Arts and Design and School of Business took part in the Aalto Thesis collaboration project with the municipality of Sipoo.

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Post doc tutkija Michael Lettenmeier Kuva: Sanna Lehto

Within the next ten years, Finns need to cut down more than 75% of our carbon footprint. The change is enormous, and will be based on new lifestyles, says Michael Lettenmeier.

16.5.2019 News

Architect Karin Krokfors says buildings should be designed to be adaptable over time. And that history holds plenty of examples for us to study.

10.7.2019 News

Janne Pärssinen seisoo Mitsubishi Electronicin rakennuksen edessä Japanissa.

Janne Pärssinen, a master student in Industrial Design, is delighted he had influence on the projects as an intern.

5.2.2020 News

Sculpture lecturer Andy Best talks about technology and the role of art in a world of rising consumption and shrinking public spaces.

28.5.2019 News

Julia Lohmann's Department of Seaweed at WEF. Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Lohmann’s magnificent seaweed pavilion won the public vote of the sustainable design category for Dezeen Awards 2020.

21.1.2020 News

This September will be a start of building a new connection between disciplines as Sebastian Schlecht takes on the position as the professor of practice in Sound in Virtual Reality.

26.8.2019 News

Aalto Art and Design Cases

Aalto Design Cases is a platform for activity-based creativity and practice-based research in the Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

Nyang'oro Girls Dormitory, a project by Hollmén Reuter Sandman

Prominent art at Aalto University

Aalto University promotes visibility and impact of art and creativity both in society and at our own campus. Aalto University uses one percent of building costs to fund art.

Creativity Unfolded

Aalto University’s blog series Creativity Unfolded focuses on insights linked to creativity in a multitude of ways. Topics include design, technology, media, architecture, film, games, art theory and more. Read and join the conversation.

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moss and weeds in a field with white triangles

Exhibitions and fairs 7.1.–14.2.2021

Maija Annikki Savolainen: /d a t a c e n t r e

/d a t a c e n t r e by artist Maija Annikki Savolainen is an exhibition shifting through time.

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Online event 12.1.–14.1.2021

Aalto Talent Expo Online 12-14.1.2021

Aalto Talent Expo Online recruitment and contact fair is organised on 12-14.1.2021.

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a grid photo of steel and glass elements in beige

Conferences and workshops 22.1.–9.4.2021

peripheries in parallax: BRAVE NEW PERIPHERIES

The event is a series of four 1-day online Conferences mapping out the implications and alliances of ‘peripheries’ and ‘peripheral approaches’ through art, artistic research and related fields in society.

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